The Pursuit of Happyness

For his son, one man will reach for the impossible.

7.920061h 57m

PG-13

Released

Drama

Overview

A struggling salesman takes custody of his son as he's poised to begin a life-changing professional career.

StatusReleased

Release Date2006-12-14

Runtime1h 57m

LanguagesEnglish广州话 / 廣州話

CountriesUnited States of America

Budget$55,000,000

Revenue$307,077,295

Keywords

san francisco, california

father son relationship

working life

happiness

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Trailer

The Pursuit of Happyness (2006) Official Trailer 1 - Will Smith Movie

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Cast & Crew

Will Smith

as Chris Gardner

Jaden Smith

as Christopher

Thandiwe Newton

as Linda

Brian Howe

as Jay Twistle

James Karen

as Martin Frohm

Dan Castellaneta

as Alan Frakesh

Kurt Fuller

as Walter Ribbon

Takayo Fischer

as Mrs. Chu

Kevin West

as World's Greatest Dad

George Cheung

as Chinese Maintenance Worker

Reviews

CinemaSerf

Jul 24, 2026

7/10

Chris Gardner (Will Smith) is a dedicated family man who lives with his constantly double-shifting wife Linda (Tandiwe Newton) and their curious young son Christopher (Jaden Smith) but they are always in debt. He makes a living selling portable bone density scanners - that look a little like cat boxes - and they aren't exactly flying out the door. …

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